School Board Discusses Budget
The Mat-Su School Board held their bi-monthly meeting at the Talkeetna Elementary School on Tuesday evening. The meetings are generally held in the lower Valley, which translates to a three-hour
Community Comp Plans & SpUDs Get Updated Direction
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission is recommending a more formal approach to community comprehensive planning. Commissioners heard from staff and the public about proposed updates to the community comprehensive planning
Park Facilities Vandalized Multiple Times
Two Borough park areas in Talkeetna have been vandalized multiple times this season. A gate restricting vehicle access at Christiansen Lake has been illegally opened six times since July. Borough
Updates Coming to Talkeetna Transfer Station
A compost program is coming to the Mat-Su Borough, thanks to an Environmental Protection Agency grant. About 5,000 pounds of yard debris are collected throughout the Borough each year. The
Mobile Home Parks Goes Back to Planning Commission
Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Stephanie Nowers sponsored a new ordinance to clarify the ban of mobile home parks. That ordinance was adopted in August. She asked to send it back to
Borough District 4 Seat Vacant
Mat-Su Borough District 4 Assemblymember Rob Yundt abruptly resigned his position on the Assembly. Applications for the District 4 seat are open through Friday, September 27th. Yundt resigned his position
Public Comment Open on Oil License Application in Susitna Valley
An application for a gas exploration license in the Susitna Valley is now open for public comment. The Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas, or DOG, released
Library Committee Recommends Another Book Removal
The Mat-Su Borough’s Library Citizens Advisory Committee, or LCAC, recommends removing another book from Public Library shelves. Citing a feminist slant, occult leanings, and other issues, the Committee ultimately recommends
Library Crosswalk Needs Additional Funds
State grant funding for the crosswalk at the Talkeetna Library will not be enough to complete the project. Earlier this summer, the State awarded the Talkeetna Community Council $70,000 for